30 minutes. You don’t want them frozen solid—just firm. This little trick makes them much easier to slice cleanly and evenly.
2. Slice and Pound to Even Thickness
Remove the chicken from the freezer. Place each breast on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, carefully slice it in half horizontally, so that you end up with two thin fillets per breast. You should now have four total.
Next, place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, rolling pin, or the